Preventing Disease Through Everyday Wellness: Functional Labs + Healthspan with Hannah Derrickson

In this episode, I sit down with functional wellness practitioner Hannah Derrickson to explore how everyday habits and functional lab testing can help prevent disease and support long-term healthspan.Hannah has reviewed over 1,500 lab panels, helping clients uncover root causes behind symptoms like acne, PCOS, gut issues, metabolic dysfunction, and fatigue. Through a functional lens, she reads blood work like a story, connecting patterns in inflammation, metabolism, toxin exposure, and lifestyle to help people feel better today while protecting their future health.This conversation is a powerful reminder that wellness isn’t just about fixing symptoms when they appear, it’s about supporting your body proactively through everyday choices.This episode will leave you feeling empowered to understand your body more deeply and take ownership of your long-term health.We talk about:• Why acne, PCOS, and metabolic symptoms often share root causes• The key biomarkers Hannah reviews in blood work• Why fasting insulin is one of the most overlooked longevity markers• The difference between conventional vs functional lab ranges• Why blood work should be interpreted as a full story, not isolated numbers• The role toxins, mold, and environmental exposures play in chronic symptoms• Cellular health, mitochondria, and metabolic flexibility• Why circadian rhythm and light exposure influence metabolic health• Everyday lifestyle shifts that support longevity and disease prevention• The future of functional testing and preventative medicineMore than anything, this episode is about empowered health. You don’t have to wait until symptoms become disease to begin supporting your body.Ways to Be SupportedFollow Hannah: @hannahbrookewellnessLearn more: hannahbrookewellness.comExplore Wellness House (for practitioners): @wellnesshouseofficialWays to Support the ShowIf you loved this episode, it would mean so much if you:Join our We Shine Well community on Substack to: Dive deeper with with guided prompts, resources, and community conversations with fellow listeners and guests to expand youConnect with us on Instagram at @weshinewellIf you enjoy the show, I’d love your help by …• Following or subscribe wherever you listen• Rating + reviewing to help others find our community• Share this episode with a friend who wants to feel more empowered in their healthYour body is intelligent and the small choices you make today shape your health decades from now.Thanks to our sponsor, NOW Foods. To start adding NOW to your daily rhythm, enjoy their product by using code WESHINE for 20% off at nowfoods.com, good all year. *These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.